MEDIA

Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Bulls may move on from Jaden Ivey after social media controversy

The Chicago Bulls seemed ready to give Jaden Ivey a real shot when they traded for him last season. His early performances showed flashes of talent, but his recent behavior has made the team question their investment. After just four games this year, knee problems sidelined him indefinitely. That al

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Stigma on College Reddit: How Gender, Race and Jobs Mix to Hurt Students

College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

A Young Scientist’s Quest to Make STEM Shine for Everyone

He grew up in a small town near a pond, where he spent hours catching frogs and watching snakes glide across the water. His curiosity about nature was fueled by weekly fact cards his mother sent him, packed with fun details about animals. He kept a binder full of scientific names and behaviors, memo

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

Digital Ads, Sweet Inspiration: How Dubai Chocolate Uses Social Media

Dubai chocolate marketers have tried a fresh mix of online tricks to make people want their sweets. They asked 425 shoppers in Turkey who had already tasted the brand’s products to fill out a survey. The researchers then used a statistical tool called PLS‑SEM in SmartPLS 4 to look at the data. The

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Shaquille O’Neal Clears His Name Over Fake DM Rumors

The story begins with a podcast where the former NBA star talks about how rumors spread online. He tells his guest that he has received a strange message from someone pretending to be him, sent to pop‑star Sabrina Carpenter. The content of the message is bizarre and unprofessional, leading many list

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities and the Silent‑Storm of Politics

The world of fame is turning into a tightrope walk between speaking out and staying silent. In the past, actors would be criticized for making bold statements that offended or divided people. Now they also face backlash simply for not voicing an opinion on hot topics, a new pressure that feels

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Why turning 16 won’t suddenly make social media safe for teens

Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo

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Mar 28 2026HEALTH

Social media’s hidden costs: A legal win for one young woman’s mental health

A young woman in her twenties recently won a $3 million lawsuit against tech giants Meta and YouTube, proving that social media’s endless scroll isn’t just a habit—it can cause real harm. The case centered on a woman identified in court as K. G. M. , who testified that years of near-constant social

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Politics at Dinner: Did We Lose Good Manners Over Posts?

Grandparents kept politics off the dinner table. Not because they didn’t care, but because they valued harmony. Today, silence often feels like suspicion. Social media changed the game: what used to be private chats now blast to strangers instantly. Algorithms push loudest voices, not deepest though

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Cricket Voice Shift: Ashwin Joins IPL 2026 Commentary Crew

A new season of the TATA IPL is on the horizon, and with it comes a fresh lineup of voices to narrate every run, wicket, and celebration. Star Sports and JioHotstar have announced a massive panel of over 160 commentators, covering the diverse languages spoken across India. Among these seasoned voice

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